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Spot on!

The point is it's an entire sweep and yes, it's optimized for the upper RPM... just like most cars(?) Here's an R6 gauge cluster: Here's an example of one of the cars I've tracked, I won't bore you with gauge clusters of all of them. Would you consider that optimized? The point I'm making is...

It's true that it can be optimized, but it's also not a problem when it's not. There are other ways to indicate, including color change, shift lights, etc. Here's a linear tach on my old race bike: On my newer race bike I have a digital gauge and I prefer the non-track mode, but notice it...

I can't believe you sold the Exige for the Emira! If I could get the Final Edition Exige 390 (in Metallic Orange) in the US it would be in my garage right now and I'd be sittin' on the sidelines watching this Emira show until future editions come out.

Tom, I know you're a customer like the rest of us and the process has been less than perfect, but you have to remember that as a leader in the community many people are looking up to you and with a stroke of a pen you can cause sour taste and in turn cancellations. I'm not saying you shouldn't...

Oh c'mon Tom, I know that's what you're telling us, but deep down inside aren't you getting giddy? It's right around the corner.... I'd be ecstatic! :)

I'll offer another perspective: I think everything we're seeing on this forum is good. Even the "bad" is good. This is passion. I love to see it!

Before this (mis)information gets spread further, let's nip it in the bud. You're talking about European Evora's. In that case, the Evora GT410 was 410hp/416ps. However, in the US, we had true 416hp. Here's a link and a quote for you, directly from Lotus...

You're right, maybe not average average, but certainly closer to average than before. The point is that the margin has shifted due to the valuation formula. And that's important because the "competition" is no longer other $100-200k cars, but potentially a $40-50k car with a 5-year depreciation...

Actually, value retention/flipping is exactly the reason "average people buy 10k watches." In the past buying a Rolex or buying a 911 was considered a luxury for the few that could afford it. Now? When buying a new watch or car at MSRP means you can instantly flip it for 50% more on the open...

Yup, I remember seeing this... but why isn't Lotus allowing it in the ECU? Why do all of the literature, press releases and reviews have none of this information? It would only help Lotus sell cars. Should we continue to stay hopeful? At least, maybe those of us in the US?

In this case, Lotus has actually been absolutely fabulous in telling us what's going on (see below). Right there in black and white. I know, it contradicts what Gavan said. It also contradicts what Matt said (416hp), it also contradicts what I was told in person (that the engine will make over...

You guys pay 15k (I assume pounds in the UK) for options?? In the US we pay $11k USD for a fully loaded model (FE).

Of course it can, just like Lotus can give us a car with 416hp and yet they don't. Plenty of cars limit initial revs until a certain mileage or service, but they unlock thousands of RPM, not 200. That seems so trivial. If that were in fact what Lotus were doing they'd advertise it, we'd hear...

More wishful thinking. Yes, there are break-in periods, but those periods don't unlock 200 RPM. Also, every new car is "stiff" until it wears in... that's no excuse, it's not like every Porsche being reviewed has been pre-broken-in. C'mon! Let's stick to facts, not wishful thinking.

Ok, so I just went to PorscheUSA website, as a mental exercise and started configuring a Porsche 718 GTS 4.0. Honestly feeling uninspired. I'm sure it drives beautifully and is well refined... but dammit... I'm sticking with the Emira. It gets me excited just looking at it and that's all I want...

I'm torn, but also a realist. I try and stay objective. It's easy to complain about the shortcomings, I'm guilty myself. I'm very upset we're getting a detuned engine (at least in the US). However, I then ask myself: what would I rather have? You know... in the real world, where there's no...

You may be referring to old comparisons, expectations have changed. This isn't a comparison to a 10-year old Porsche. The Cayman GTS 4.0 wasn't even available until 2-years ago.

To be fair, I haven't seen anyone able to replicate that figure from Lotus. The best I saw in a magazine was 4.0sec measured in the Evora GT.

I'm still going through the reviews, but are there any objective tests? I'm interested in the acceleration, especially compared to the Cayman GTS 4.0. Would love to see a side-by-side rolling test or anything with a Vbox/Dragy. I think it's great that you're always so optimistic and giving...

It's more than 3-times the price. I considered one, but ultimately ruled it out. The dealer wouldn't share any information regarding allocations, production numbers and so on. I was very scared they wouldn't cap production (which they confirmed) and devalue it the same way McLaren did. I also...

I think this article is released pre-embargo because there's nothing in there that's new. Literally nothing. We've heard more from the prototype reviews than we read here.... just the same old rehashing of specs, dull cliches and so on. This isn't a review, it's a copy/paste of Lotus' past...

Google: selection bias Look at the dates on those responses. My response is there too and yet I ordered the complete opposite of what I thought I'd order. We filled out those polls before we knew anything.

Hopefully it's ok to post here, since this is a PPF discussion. I just learned about Cosmetic PPF. You get the customization benefits of a wrap, while the protection benefits of PPF. https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/vinyl-ppf-wrap-cosmetic-ppf-thoughts.533154/ Would be curious what others...

This is a shame, would be a great opportunity for Lotus to give that "special" feel. Oh well. Same, #1 with my dealer, but we go based on dealer allocation, it's not directly like it is in the UK. So the real question is: which dealer is getting them first? Given the limited number of...

I think it's easy to define looks, especially as it's subjective. Not so easy to define performance as different people will have different expectations and which performance figures? Is it pure acceleration? Top speed? Steering? Handling? Level of grip? Braking performance? Etc. And even in...

Just curious, are we allowed to "diss" if we already own an M2? I have one and, to put it mildly, don't particularly like its suspension and steering feel. Maybe the CS is that much better, never driven one... but I'm expecting a lot more from the Emira.

Go test drive the Taycan first. I thought the same, wanted to trade my Tesla for the Porsche and I was not impressed. You might feel differently, however.

No ability to change. The cars haven't been produced, but the orders for parts have gone into effect. If Lotus allows changes they won't be able to keep up with everyone's wavering as they see new information/pictures/etc. I wish I could tweak my config. I initially didn't take alcantara...

More concerned about the humidity in the headlights. Let's hope that's not a problem with the production units.

Just mirror the image ;)

I'm #1 on the list with my dealer and my car is getting shipped with the dealer car as part of the first shipment. When we placed our orders (provided the specs to Lotus), I was told August build/September delivery. From reading the forum, in hind-sight, that seems optimistic, but that was the...

Awesome, thanks!! I wish I could get the car in Verde Ithica!! As soon as they make custom colors an option I'll be trading in my Seneca Blue!

Great, thanks! I was starting to get a little worried about them pumping out too many cars, but doubt that'll happen. We're half way through the year and they think they'll build 4k cars this year?? Hard to believe when UK deliveries keep getting pushed back and US deliveries need to start in...